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An ingenious, horrifying (The Guardian) first contact story by one of the twentieth centurys most brilliant--and neglected--science fiction and horror writers, whom Stephen King called the best writer of science fiction that England has ever produced. Few books capture the obscure, elliptical way that threats move from the background to the foreground of reality like The Kraken Wakes. . . . Feels all too familiar in todays age of anti-vaxxer disinformation and QAnon conspiracists. --Alexandra Kleeman, from the Introduction What if aliens invaded and colonized Earths oceans rather than its land? Britain, 1953: It begins with red dots appearing across the sky and crashing to the oceans deeps. At first, many people believe that these aliens are interested in only whats down below. But when the polar ice-caps begin to melt, it becomes clear that these beings are not interested in sharing the Earth and that humankind might just be on the brink of extinction. . . .John Wyndham (1903-1969) is considered a pioneer of science fiction and horror, though he preferred to think of himself as a logical fantasist. He began writing science fiction and detective stories in the 1920s, but shifted to science fiction post-WWII, focusing on themes of disaster, invasion, and first contact. His best known works include The Day of the Triffids (1951) and The Midwich Cuckoos (1957). A pacifist and socialist, Wyndham--unlike a lot of mid-century genre fiction authors--was alive to the impact of sexism, classism, and prejudice and his novels reflect his liberal politics.Book specifications:Dimensions: 203 x 130Author: John WyndhamCover type: PaperbackPublishing Year: 2022Publishing Month: 4Pages: 256Language: EnglishPublisher: Modern LibraryWeight: 181 g
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